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Is Backs to the Land coming back?

Backs to the Land (1977–1978) — drama on ITV1

The answer: Concluded September 1, 1978.
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Genre
Drama
Network / streamer
ITV1
Premiered
April 15, 1977
Ended
September 1, 1978
Runtime
~30 min per episode
3seasons
19episodes

About Backs to the Land

Backs to the Land ended on September 1, 1978, after its third season on ITV1.

This drama series was set during World War II and depicted the lives of women working in the Women's Land Army. It followed three young women—Daphne, Cockney Jenny, and Shirley—who went to work on a farm in Norfolk to support the war effort, replacing men who had gone to fight. The show portrayed their experiences at Crabtree Farm, owned by Tom Whitlow, and explored their relationships and challenges during this period.

The series featured actors such as Philippa Howell as Shirley Bloom, Terese Stevens as Jenny Dabb, and John Stratton as Tom Whitlow. It aired from April 15, 1977, to September 1, 1978, across three seasons with a total of 19 episodes. The show did not have a rated score on TVMaze and had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode.

Backs to the Land episode schedule

19 aired

Aired · 19

DateEp.Title
September 1, 1978 S3·E7 Right Royal
August 25, 1978 S3·E6 A Gay Dog and Doris
August 18, 1978 S3·E5 Don't Call Us, We'll Call You
August 11, 1978 S3·E4 Waits and Desperate Measures
August 4, 1978 S3·E3 Let's Talk Turkey
July 28, 1978 S3·E2 Remains To Be Seen
July 21, 1978 S3·E1 Rainbow Around My Neck
January 6, 1978 S2·E6 New Broomsticks
December 30, 1977 S2·E5 The Magnetic Pole
December 23, 1977 S2·E4 The Warsaw Overture
December 16, 1977 S2·E3 Nickers In The Woodpile
December 9, 1977 S2·E2 All Mod Con-Tricks
December 2, 1977 S2·E1 Enter Flirting
May 20, 1977 S1·E6 All Is Somehow Gathered In
May 13, 1977 S1·E5 We Shall Fight Them In The Breeches
May 5, 1977 S1·E4 Sons and Lovers, God Forbid
April 29, 1977 S1·E3 Alarms, Excursions and Day Trips
April 22, 1977 S1·E2 Nymphs and Shepherds Come Expensive
April 15, 1977 S1·E1 A Miss Is As Good As a Male

Backs to the Land cast